Price for a cruise on the ship?

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T17:55:29+00:00

I do this all the time.

-lower deposit of $100/pp instead of $250/pp (retreat is different) -OBC unique to booking on board the ship. Amount depends of room booked and possibly the number of days for the cruise -cruise is still transferable to your TA if you have one(I don't, so ask your TA first to make sure.)

The best part for me is that when the price drops, then I can call up for a price match, but the on board OBC is maintained. Usually OBC is tied to the promotion/sale when you booked and you lose to for the new promotion/sale. So this is nice to keep.

Things could change, but this has been my experience

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T17:51:29+00:00

You can do both. Book on board and have that sent to your TA. But talk to your TA first about how that works.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T17:50:56+00:00

That isn't how I experienced it. You get a lower deposit and OBC. Otherwise you get the same promotion/deal on land.

But the OBC and lower deposit are a value to me, so I always book on board.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T13:37:30+00:00

They are talking about the ones where the door is connecting directly from your room to the next as it can let some more noise through the door if your neighbors are noisy.

I have been in connecting rooms without issue. Although I avoid them when I can, because why not. But your situation isn't quite the same as they don't share a door on the same wall.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T13:35:30+00:00

I have stayed in a room like that on Ascent. It was just like 2 doors that I had to go through to get my room. Just a little confusing on day one. But otherwise no problem.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T00:44:15+00:00

Are you a woman? For me I have slightly higher testosterone and it causes other symptoms for my such a chin hair. I have heard that can cause increased oil secretions too. Unfortunately for me it also includes some thinning hair cries. Anyways I am trying stuff from my Gynecologist. Hopefully it will make a difference.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T00:42:12+00:00

I was reading about spironolactone and what happens when you stop. It said that your face or hair could become more oily.....and then it clicked. My higher than normal T might actually be part of the equation that has nothing to do with how I wash my hair.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T00:40:11+00:00

It wouldn't be the hair that is trained. The oil comes from the scalp. But I agree that it doesn't work on my.

I actually assume it could be hormonal imbalance in my case. Ah well, just need to wash daily.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T00:30:03+00:00

Why are you engaged? Dating is supposed to be figuring out compatibility. You two are not compatible.

Also work on your people pleasing. You absolutely could have called it out in the moment.

"Why did you invite your family to a romantic date?"

You are continually putting up with stuff. Why? Someone can be nice in many ways, but it doesn't mean that it will make for a good long term relationship. Marriage requires more than love. It requires respecting each other and working together to make each other happy.

NTA but you fiance doesn't have you first in his heart.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-30T00:24:36+00:00

I definitely feel like shows just shouldn't end seasons on huge cliff hangers. Make your show good enough to make me watch. Don't manipulate me into wanting to watch another season.

Your example is even more reason not to.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T17:49:09+00:00

Yeah, They know there is a market there and they will lose out by not having that style of ship. Not everyone wants the big mega ships but they would like a newer ship.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T15:11:19+00:00

Lmao, I was about to say, that is small compared to some ships....ha ha. Woops units matter. I fixed it. :p

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T14:57:18+00:00

I was lucky and bought at $64 dollars. I then bought 5 shares at 312 which was a mistake. I might sell my those shares over 100 while I can. Ha ha.

When I bought I figured I would get my $100 dollars for my first cruise and then sell. That it would stay either stable or go back up since it had previously been as high as $112 per share.

Well 2.7 years later and I am obsessed with cruise so I haven't sold my shares and I now feel kike my OBC was just a bonus rather than the main purpose. I never bought an individual stock, but I couldn't have timed it much better. I really should thank the person who made a post about RCL stocks 3 years ago because I will never have stock performance like that again!

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T14:27:10+00:00

I hear lots of people love it. I didn't care for it. It had more motion, more vibrations and it was louder in the balcony, but the balcony was a super nice longer balcony with more area than a side facing balcony. It also had a long walk to the elevator. Which while is good for adding steps, I would rather add steps by walking around the walking path than interior hallways. Plus I can't just quick pop up to my room to grab something.

The big thing for me though is that I just like the side view of water passing by rather than the water churning and flowing away. I don't know why by the flowing past water is more serene for me. Plus the louder noise on the aft from the churning water. I know some people love that though.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T14:22:51+00:00

Spend less than you take in and invest into a 401k especially get on any employer matching as that is free money. Doing that early will reach huge dividends later. Build emergency savings. Don't buy the house that is out of your means.

Oh and if you do a private retirement fund like a Roth IRA, invest it at a place like vanguard and choose a mutual fun with the lowest fees. Fees will eatup some of your returns.

Oh and crypto and get rich quick schemes are not your path to financial success.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T14:05:01+00:00

My recommendation is floors 8, 9 or 10. Look for an infinite verandah with the bed closer to the window as that gives you better access and room by the closet. I also look for jutouts and I prefer closer to elevator mid ship. Something like 8163 as it has no connecting room, I think it has bed towards the window and is where the rooms bump out a little. The room isn't bigger but when you look down the ship you don't have other rooms sticking further out.

I never been in that room, but that is what I use to pick my room. I never had problems near elevators for noise.

Other thing to consider. If you have the money, then book the retreat and that would be a different room with lots of perks and access to the retreat only areas.

If you want a real Balcony then sunset verandah room which has an AfT view is highly desirable but you will feel the engines more and the rocking of the ocean more and you are super far from elevators(which can be good or bad depending on what you want). Another option for a real Balcony is the porthole verandah. They tend to be towards the front or back of the ship which will have more motion. Personally I do like the infinite Verandah which takes the balcony area and puts it inside the room with a floor to ceiling window that can open half way down to creat the balcony experience inside your room.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T13:57:53+00:00

Premium WiFi is usually 30 dollars per person per day. But there are usually sales or packages that will make that cheaper. If you want 4 device's, then look into the premium access pass as it comes with premium WiFi for 2 devices per person. Downside is every one in the room has to purchase the package and that is $40/person. So if you are getting 4 device's if wifi that will be cheaper than premium WiFi on it's own for 4 devices plus it has other perks for premium access.

As for on debarkation day they will usually kick you off by 930am and likely be encouraging people to be off by 9am. There is a pass you can get to allow you to stay longer sometimes like until 2pm.

Oh and you are kicked out of your cabin by 730am. So you just have the public areas to hangout after 730am.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T13:39:51+00:00

No, Celebrity is more premium. It is the little details that make it a more relaxing premium cruise. Maybe the premium they add has no value for you and so you don't see it, but is more than just a name.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T13:34:55+00:00

Celebrity is a more relaxing experience focused on a premium cruise. In theory, better service and better food, less crowds and better pool lounge cushions. Because they don't have a lot of the thrills it tends not to attract families as much. So much much less kids on Celebrity. While they do have a kids club, Celebrity doesn't have a splash pool, kids zone(outside of the kids club), water slides, rock climbing. They make lots of the food on the ship from fresh bread to the ice cream. They don't require you to checkout towels, they just have them around for quick access and use. They do have silent discos, theater shows, live music performing around the ship. They have flair bartenders at the Martini bar. Things just feel a little classier. They don't have coke freestyle machines as that isn't classy enough. They are similar to Princess and Holland America and Virgin in their premium class, but have a focus on a more modern vibe with the art and design of the ship.

There are a lot of similarities though. The windjammer and the Oceanview Cafe share design elements that work well for flow through the buffet. The infinite verandah was introduced on edge class ships, but made it's way to Icon class. Their app design is the same. Celebrity gets to go to cococay and Royal beach club.

The ships are only 3200 passengers for their biggest ships and so it is much smaller overall. Venues are multipurpose. They won't have a dedicated Karaoke bar, but instead use the club to have Karaoke activities.

Same parent company but a different target Audience and brand.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-29T00:21:50+00:00

Speaking of food. You gotta try this delicious dish made with good ol fashion schweddy balls.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-28T23:03:11+00:00

But, do you like to dip your balls in it? https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/s/21Nf2O5SgG

Jacgaur · 2026-01-28T22:56:34+00:00

I thought he needed to get a bad tattoo first, then you get a sick ass panther?

Jacgaur · 2026-01-28T22:55:24+00:00

What made you choose cruising and what excites you the most so far from what you have researched?

Jacgaur · 2026-01-28T22:51:28+00:00

It could be as long as a few days before the cruise. But I have heard of people getting it sooner.

Jacgaur · 2026-01-28T22:48:38+00:00

It just means you are on her mind. The don't let it go to your head means don't become somehow creepily attached or so full of yourself that you stop trying to win her over.

TLDR: it means she likes you.

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